BrainwashCombination cafe/bar/laundromat/club; a place to hang out, spin dry, play pinball, grab a bite to eat and perhaps catch some live music (Wed-Sun evenings).1126 Folsom Street between 7th and 8th(415) 255-4866 -- www.brainwash.com Daily 7am-11pm

M Point Bar, Sushi & GrillOffering both Japanese and Western dishes in a classy ambience, the bar is notable for its lengthy mural showing scenes from San Francisco.55 5th Street between Market and Mission (in Hotel Milano) (415) 543-8555 Daily 11:30am-Midnight

Earthquake Walk This self-guided walk through the South of Market district passes sites that relive the 1865 and 1906 earthquakes, retracing the steps of historical personalities and other eyewitness accounts.

Rincon Center Murals29 large murals by Anton Refregier decorate the lobby of the historic Rincon Center, originally built as a post office but now housing shops and restaurants. Created in 1947-48 as part of the federal government's Work Project Administration, the murals depict the history of California. These murals caused a great deal of controversy and were the focus of a Congressional investigation for anti-American content. Refregier painted out several offensive parts of his panels to appease the US government and public. 101 Spear Street at Mission

Z Space StudioA great place to see offbeat independent productions and works in progress, this unique collaboration of actors, choreographers, composers, directors, playwrights, producers, and the theater audience seeks to develop the art of theater in the Bay Area.131 10th Street, 3rd Floor, at Mission Street Tickets: (415) 626-0453 -- www.zspace.org

LeatherSouth of Market is the hub of the leather scene, offering a variety of venues to explore one's rougher nature through discipline and submission.Up Your Alley Fair Intimate and outrageous leather fair held in late July in Dore Alley.Folsom Street Fair Enormously popular leather fair held the last Sunday in September, by turns amusing and shocking. -- www.folsomstreetfair.comThe Eagle Tavern Always a row of motorcycles parked out front, it's the quintessential gay leather bar.392 12th Street at Harrison (415) 626-0880 -- www.sfeagle.com Daily Noon-2 amStormy Leather Its motto is "Forbid Yourself Nothing." Voted best leather store by readers of the Bay Guardian, it offers everything under the moon.1158 Howard Street at 8th Street (415) 626-1672 -- www.stormyleather.com Daily Noon-7 pm